Skip to content

Proprietary player extraction

Definition

An acquisition method in which the examiner uses the vendor's own playback software to export footage from a running device. Fast and convenient, but the output is controlled by the vendor's software and may differ from the raw stored data.

Related terms

Chain of custody
The unbroken documentary trail of who held a sealed exhibit, when, and under what seal, from the moment of collection through analysis...
DVR (Digital Video Recorder)
A recorder that accepts analogue camera signals, digitises them internally, compresses the result using a proprietary or standard codec, and writes to...
Multiplexing
The practice of interleaving frames from multiple camera channels into a single recording file. Each channel gets a share of the total...
NVR (Network Video Recorder)
A recorder that receives pre-compressed IP-camera streams over a LAN and stores them, typically in a structured folder on an internal drive....
Write-blocker
A hardware or software device that prevents any write operations to a storage device during forensic imaging. It ensures the image process...

Explained in

Your journey to becoming a forensic professional starts here.

Practice with mock tests, learn from structured notes, and get your questions answered by a global forensic community, all in one place.